York cruise for brilliant Alex

ALEXANDROVA proved a real star turn at York yesterday when completing a Group One hat-trick under a supremely confident Mick Kinane in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks.

The daughter of Sadler’s Wells had sent shivers down the spine with her rout in the Vodafone Oaks and she looked every bit as good when following up with the minimum of fuss in the Irish equivalent last month.

Aidan O’Brien nominated a trip to the Knavesmire as the most likely option immediately after her four-length Curragh success and the 4-9 favourite duly brought the stands to their feet with a supreme display.